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| "Conversation Hearts Speak for Themselves" |
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| "xoxo" |
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| "Take Two, They're Small" |
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| "She's All Heart" |
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| "Sweet Hearts" Models from left to right: Kendra Slate, Molly Ritter, Amy Chagonjian |
Friday, February 8, 2013
Happy Valentine's Day!
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Wedding
Gown Guide:
Hemlines and Trains
This season is all about statement hems. Many brides are opting for 1950's-inspired tea-length swing dresses or flirty high-low hems to give their gowns a unique flare. More than any other element of a dress, the hem determines the formality of your ensemble. The longer the hem the more formal your overall look. Beyond that, however, hemlines can also serve to flatter a figure, or not. The following article will give you a quick rundown of which hemline or train would be most appropriate for you.
Cocktail
Named for the occasion it was designed for, the cocktail dress (also known as the Mini), is generally what most people think of when they talk about the LBD (Little Black Dress). With a hem that hits the leg at mid-thigh, this dress is ideal for work parties, dinner dates, girls-nights-out, casual bridesmaids and Vegas or courthouse weddings. It will flatter any woman with shapely legs. Just make sure that it is neither too long so that it cuts the legs off at their widest point (a couple inches above the knee) or too short so that you spend all night pulling your skirt down.
Probably the most popular length for bridesmaids dresses, knee-length is universally complimentary. It should hit the legs right at the narrowest part (the bottom of the knee) showing only the slender calves and leading the eye to assume the rest of the leg is just as slim. Knee length is appropriate in bridal gowns for smaller or more informal weddings, especially if paired with a full-skirt and petticoats.
As discussed in the introduction, tea length swing dresses are very en vogue, particularly for retro themed weddings. Tea Length hems drop to mid shin, exposing the ankles and feet and is ideal for tall women. While it is equally as formal as knee length, just that extra six inches of skirt makes it a good deal more modest. It is a good choice for bridesmaids if your wedding is in traditional church that requires ladies to be covered. It is also a perfect alternative to floor length if the wedding is outdoors.
This hem hits just above the ground and looks beautiful on most body types. Depending on the fullness of the skirt, it can be very elongating on petite frames and also has a slimming effect. Barring trains, this is the most formal hemline and is ideal for evening weddings. For brides, it is a great option for destination weddings as there is no train to worry about when packing.
One of this year's most popular trends, high-low hems are a great way to keep a formal dress fun and flirty. This hem is characterized be a short skirt in front, showing off the wearers legs, that dips down in the back. It can come in a variety of length combinations and can be worn to a variety of occasions. To pull this look off as a bride, keep it subtle with tea length in the front and floor length in the back. This can be a very fashion-forward look when paired with bright shoes.
Also known as the brush train, this train is the most informal of trains, as well as the shortest. It just barely sweeps the floor, extended just a few inches from where the hem hits the floor. It is wonderful for destination or semi-formal weddings. it is also the only train appropriate for bridesmaids dresses.
The court train extends approximately 3 feet behind the gown. It is perfect for semi-formal weddings as it offers elegance to your gown without weighing it down with the cumbersome bulk of a longer train.
Stretching out to about 4 feet behind the gown, the chapel train is arguably the most popular length for trains. It strikes a happy balance between the minimalistic sweep train and the elaborate monarch train, which lends it a versatility unmatched by other trains. It can easily be worn for both semi-formal and extra formal weddings.
This train extends between 5 and 6 feet behind the gown and is about halfway between the length of the chapel train and the cathedral train. The semi-cathedral train marks the point at which trains become distinctly formal.
Cathedral Train
The cathedral train stretching out to about 7.5 feet behind the dress and creates a truly breathtaking look. It is often detachable to avoid having to bustle so much material.
The most uncommon train, the monarch train, extends 9 feet or more and is mostly seen in highly publicized weddings such as those of public figures
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